The distance between Port Elizabeth and Hermanus is around 675km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Port Elizabeth to Hermanus by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hermanus → Port Elizabeth if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon.
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Take the bus to Caledon.
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There are several options for getting from Port Elizabeth to Hermanus by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 840 ($49) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 2,105 ($125).
The distance between Port Elizabeth and Hermanus is around 675km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 589km (366 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Port Elizabeth and Hermanus by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Hermanus is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ZAR 2,105 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Elizabeth and Hermanus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 840 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Elizabeth and Hermanus. We recommend that you fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Elizabeth and Hermanus. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Elizabeth to Hermanus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Caledon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.
Greyhound ZA run regular bus services between Port Elizabeth and Hermanus. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Elizabeth to Hermanus. We recommend that you fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Capetown (CPT) then take the bus to Caledon. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Hermanus is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Hermanus. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) and Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Port Elizabeth and Hermanus. The distance is around 675km (419 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Elizabeth to Hermanus is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ZAR 2,105 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 4h 25m | ZAR 2,105($125) | once daily | 840km (522 miles) |
Bus | 9h 10m | ZAR 840($49) | once daily | 717km (445 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | ZAR 1,625($95) | on demand | 675km (419 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hermanus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.